Independent transport planning consultancy, established in 2018
DTS work to address the transport challenges of today: economic growth, efficient service provision, digital transformation, energy transition, and climate resilience. Our mission is to ensure that transportation serves as an enabler for people and communities to reach their full potential, promoting human wellbeing and working with natural systems.
DTS are based in the UK, and have worked in the UK and in 20 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. Our work has supported local authorities, governments and development agencies through a wide range of projects.
We are always willing to take on a new challenge. Our approach is to work in partnership with clients to build trust, overcome barriers and to develop innovative, yet appropriate, solutions. We are data and technologically adept. We produce high quality, relevant and robust work. We recognize the importance of effective communication to deliver positive change.
Meet our Team
Director
Transport economist who specializes in road reform, institutional development and public transport investments that enable economic growth and financial stability. With 20 years of international experience.
His expertise include financial and economic appraisal, demand modelling, institutional reform, HDM-4, policy development, and monitoring and evaluation.
Director
Transport planner who specializes in public transport, strategic transport connectivity and decarbonization, with a focus on economic growth and poverty reduction. Over 15 years’ of international experience.
His expertise include transport masterplans, public transport reform, BRT, freight connectivity, e-mobility, air quality, demand modelling and data analytics.
Principal Consultant
James is a Transport Economist and Project Manager, who has implemented sustainable transport projects across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
His experience includes economic assessment and analysis of road maintenance, climate resilience and urban transport projects. He has also managed institutional strengthening, road safety, and e-mobility projects for a variety of donors.
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Associate
Civil engineer who specializes in rural infrastructure development, road asset management, and climate-resilient transport networks. Over 30 years’ international experience.
His expertise includes the design, implementation, evaluation and audit of road improvement and maintenance programs. As well as supportive transport policy and resilient infrastructure strategies.
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To ascertain the viability of any transport project it is vital to forecast the demand for the infrastructure and this requires sophisticated economic modelling. We bring experience in identifying and employing the appropriate modelling tool for the project ranging from off-the-shelf software to bespoke modelling services.
Policy and institutional reform are an important part of institutional development, helping to improve efficiency in the transport sector. We are experienced in developing new institutions such as Road Funds, Road Agencies and Mass Transit Authorities. Key activities range from stakeholder consultations, understanding the political economy and tackling vested interests, to drafting legal bills and supervising their passage into legislation
The Highway Development and Management tool (HDM-4) is a powerful model to analyse roads projects, networks and program’s and is used widely in development projects. It can be used to manage road networks, predict the performance of road pavement technologies and determine the detailed funding requirements for sections of roads across the entire network.